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ČT24 | The European Parliament faced one of the toughest periods. How did it cope with the challenges?
The concluding European Parliament experienced one of the toughest periods. It had to address challenges such as the COVID crisis, the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, and the migration pact. How did the parliament deal with these complex issues? Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, assessed the effectiveness of MEPs on a daily broadcast of ČT24.
4. June 2024
Since 2008, Europe has been grappling with one perpetual crisis the other, but the last five years have been particularly challenging. During the COVID crisis, Europe demonstrated its ability to act swiftly and effectively. For instance, legislation on COVID passports was approved at record speed, and within a few weeks, a functional legal framework was established, utilized by millions of Europeans. These times of crisis show that often when there is a will, there is a way.